CPSC recall · Reported May 16, 2002
CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves
These gas valves could stick in the open position, allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious injury to consumers, from fire and explosion during an earthquake.
Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash. recalled The recalled Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves are about 3-1/2 inches wide by 2-1/2 inche….
CPSC, Seismic Safety Products Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Shut-Off Valves was recalled by Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash. in May 16, 2002. Reason: These gas valves could stick in the open position, allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately to have their shut-off valve…. Verify recall #02163 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-These gas valves could stick in the open position, allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious….
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- May 16, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02163 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled Northridge 2000 Earthquake Valves are about 3-1/2 inches wide by 2-1/2 inches high by 2 inches deep. The valves' bodies are made of aluminum and are coated with a blue color. The recalled valves have a white reset knob in the front that reads, "Northridge 2000 Valve" and a white label on the back that reads, in part, "Models M75 [or M100], ASCE 25-97, RR#5370, CSA-OSA, 2 PSI Max Gas Flow." These valves were manufactured in the United States.
Reason for recall
These gas valves could stick in the open position, allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious injury to consumers, from fire and explosion during an earthquake.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02163 |
| Date reported | May 16, 2002 |
| Date initiated | May 16, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Seismic Safety Products Inc., a subsidiary of Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Inc., both of Wenatchee, Wash. |
| Affected scope | Approximately 600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact Seismic Safety Products immediately to have their shut-off valve replaced free of charge.
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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